Horticulture

Andromeda Botanic Gardens

A six acre tropical garden in St Joseph, overlooking the scenic East coast. Andromeda currently boasts over 600 different species of plants adapted to a range of tropical environments. The carefully landscaped grounds are lavishly coloured with palms, orchids, exotics flowers and shrubs.

The beautiful and exotic flowers and trees are complemented by a stream which bisects the land and forms enchanting pools and waterfalls.

The name Andromeda is derived from the mythical Greek goddess who was chained to a rock.

Work on the Garden was started in 1954 by Mrs. Iris Bannochie, a local horticulturist. At her death, Mrs. Bannochie bequeathed Andromeda to the Barbados National Trust, which now runs the Garden.

Hours: Daily, 9am to 4:30pm
Web: http://barbados.org/androm.htm

Flower Forest

The Flower Forest is neither a botanical garden nor a nature trail, but rather a peaceful blend of both, with colourful flowers, groups of majestic palms, rolling green lawns and an occasional glimpse of semi-jungle conditons.

Offering equal appeal for experts and amateurs alike, 50 acres of natural beauty have been enhanced by imaginative landscaping, using plants from throughout the West Indies and other parts of the world.

Located in the heart of Barbados, three minutes drive from Harrison's Cave.

Buy a Double Ticket to include entry into Flower Forest and Orchid World, US$12.85 per person.
Hours: 9am - 5pm, last tour at 4pm

Orchid World

Located between Gun Hill and St John's Church, on Highway 3B in St George, Orchid World has one of the finest collection of orchids in the Caribbean.

The vast array of orchids on display includes imported varieties from places such as Thailand, Singapore, Hawaii and the USA, as well as Barbadian grown plants.

Orchid World has re-created as closely as possible the natural growing conditions most enjoyed by orchids.
Hours: 9am to 5pm daily, last tour 4:15pm